West Berkshires best community based Fun Day is taking place on Saturday 30 June, from 11am to 4pm, at Henwick Worthy Sports ground. Parking and entry are free. There will be something for everyone with the following attractions returning: Over 70 classic Cars (organised by Thatcham Rotary) Fun Fair Dog Show Fun Run Arena attractions […]
Music
Cold Ash Brass summer concert
6 years ago
Cold Ash Brass are holding their first summer concert this year and have invited the InCantata Ladies choir from Newbury to join them. The event takes place at 7pm on Saturday 8th June at Thatcham Baptist church, Wheelers Green way, Thatcham. RG19 4YF Tickets include an interval drink and cost: £10 for adults, £8 – […]
Unplugged is back
6 years ago
The merry open mike Unplugged returns to Ace Space this Friday, May 3rd. Performers sign up from 7pm for a 7.30pm start. Regular gigs continue at Ace Space, featuring some of the best live folk and roots bands out there, continue with Alden, Patterson and Dashwood on Friday May 17th with support from Edd Donovan. […]
Paul James plays Ace Space
6 years ago
Local boy and Kennet Radio presenter Paul James is playing at Ace Space this Saturday at 8pm with his new band The Drowned Lovers. Paul is best known as a member of the legendary folk band Blowzabella. Recently Paul made his first solo album “The Drowned Lover and Other Dark Tales” which draws on his […]
Newbury Spring Festival 2019
Tickets are now on sale for this year’s fabulous Newbury Spring Festival. The Festival runs from 11th to 25th May, and there are over 40 concerts and performances – classical to jazz, world music, cabaret, ballet and talks, all taking place in and around Newbury. Many famous musicians and performers come to Newbury for this […]
Snow in Summer? Media technology students make it happen at Newbury College
7 years ago
A fantastic collaboration by a group of music technology students at Newbury College has resulted in ‘Snow’ this summer as their debut single, of the same name, hits Spotify. The students, who have completed their Extended Diploma, have been working in the college recording studio to record and mix two original recordings for their end-of-year […]
Jazz and Blues on the Town
The sound of New Orleans returned to town this past weekend (14/15 July) with Visit Newbury’s free to attend Jazz and Blues Festival. Newbury, treated to over twelve hours of great music from the era which saw some of the biggest names in music develop their craft. Saturday night saw the exceptional solo and slide […]
Elton John, Rocket Man at Newbury Corn Exchange
7 years ago
Get ready to travel back in time with The Rocket Man: A Tribute to Sir Elton John, taking place on Saturday 30 June at the Corn Exchange Newbury. The show combines breath-taking vocal and piano performances, flamboyant costumes and a dazzling light show, all accompanied by an outstanding band and backing vocals. Audiences will be […]
Live Gig Guide – Featured on Folk Ace, 24th April
7 years ago
The live gig guide is here! Stephen Ottner presenter of Folk Ace compiles the best gigs around the area for your listening pleasure. Below are his recommendations for May, whilst you’re perusing those hit the play button below and listen back to Folk Ace – 24th April. Date Time Gig Location URL 03/05 20:00 Gilmore & […]